http://onc.orgAmerica/Los_AngelesAmerica/Los_AngelesAmerica/Los_Angeles20171105T020000-0700-0800PST20180311T020000-0800-0700PDTai1ec-5506@new.onc.org20180222T064210Z1-Ski,Blue Mtn,Central Oregon,Columbia Gorge,Day,Klamath Basin,Ochoco,ONC,Pine Valley,Portland,Southern Oregon,Teacup,WillametteOregon Nordic Club; ONC.org@gmail.comDee Wright Observatory
Join Oregon Nordic Club for the traditional John Craig Ski Tour up McKenzie Pass, past Windy Ridge, through imposing lava formations to historic Dee Wright Observatory. Skiers of all ages and ability levels are encouraged to participate in the event, but also to “use common sense” about how far to go before turning around. In good weather an average skier can reach Dee Wright Observatory in about three hours and Windy Point in two, and skiers can expect to get down from the pass in about half the amount of time they took to climb.
John Craig
John Craig was a legendary postmaster who, after attempting to ski Christmas mail over McKenzie Pass in the winter of 1877, was found frozen beside his mail pouch in his shack atop McKenzie Pass. For 25 years Craig carried mail from the Willamette Valley to Eastern Oregon, by horseback in the summer and on his own back in the winter. Mystery still shrouds the details of his death, but a few details of his life give some insights to his stubborn pioneer spirit.
Oregon Nordic Club has held some form of event to and back from the pass nearly every year since 1972 to honor Craig’s memory and to get people interested in Nordic skiing. Craig’s story provides an interesting underlying theme, and serves to impress upon people the hardships of carrying the mail across the pass at that time. “This is one of those great ski traditions,” said volunteer JD Downing, coach for XC Oregon, “I wish more people knew about it.”2016031920160320+44.25984;-121.809772Dee Wright Observatory @ McKenzie Pass, Oregon 97413, USA0John Craig Ski Tourthumbnail;https://i2.wp.com/onc.oregonnordicclub.org/wp-content/uploads/DeeWrightObservatory2-300x221.jpg?resize=300,221;300;221,medium;https://i2.wp.com/onc.oregonnordicclub.org/wp-content/uploads/DeeWrightObservatory2-300x221.jpg?resize=300,221;300;221,large;https://i2.wp.com/onc.oregonnordicclub.org/wp-content/uploads/DeeWrightObservatory2-300x221.jpg?resize=300,221;300;221,full;https://i2.wp.com/onc.oregonnordicclub.org/wp-content/uploads/DeeWrightObservatory2-300x221.jpg?resize=300,221;300;221ai1ec-6406@new.onc.org20180222T064210Z1-Ski,4-Race,Central Oregon,Day,OchocoHilary Garrett; 541-317-0217; jd@xcoregon.org; http://tourfortheheart.org/
The annual Tour for the Heart is Sunday, Feb 12 at Mt Bachelor. This fun 5km XC ski or snowshoe tour is presented by The Center and Therapeutic Associates to raise awareness and research funds for battling women’s heart disease,. Come get Wintergized for women’s heart health!
The Tour for the Heart covers a beautiful and gentle Oregon Cascades 5km route suitable for participants of all ages and abilities (and yes, men & boys of all ages are very welcome to join us!).
The Tour is a big party on snow for all ages and abilities featuring music, yummy treats, and costumes are encouraged, with prizes for the most creative ensembles.
Recruit your friends, coworkers and family to sign up for the Group Challenge to enjoy for a great day on the snow and qualify for extra special group gift surprises!
NEW FOR 2017!!! SKI YOUR AGE — A brand new Tour for the Heart challenge for literally all ages of skiers is the option to try and Ski Your Age in total kilometers during the Tour day. Looping around the gentle Tour for the Heart course provides an ideal setting to rack up the kilometers! For those with a Mt Bachelor season pass (or by purchasing a full day trail pass) you can combine the Tour for the Heart loop with the other Mt Bachelor Nordic Center trails. Take as long as you like to Ski Your Age and there’s no set course to follow. Start early and once done you’ll be able to join the main Tour for the Heart finishers for the fun of the post-ski festival area with plenty of refreshments. No special sign-up required, just sign up just like any other Tour participant and we’ll have a special reward and posting board for names and kilometer totals when you are done!
Special thanks to all event sponsors and partners: The Center for Orthopedic & Neurosurgical Care/Research; Therapeutic Associates; Mt Bachelor Nordic Center; Mt Bachelor Sports Education Foundation; and numerous ski/snowshoe retail/industry partners. The Tour for the Heart is produced by the non-profit XC Oregon race team as a gift to the health and well-being of our community. A portion of the course is located in the Deschutes National Forest.
Net proceeds benefit the Oregon chapter of the American Heart Association.
Major Sponsorship provided by
20170212T110000Mt Bachelor Nordic Center0Tour for the Heart – 5K Fun Racefreethumbnail;https://i2.wp.com/onc.oregonnordicclub.org/wp-content/uploads/Tour4Heart-300x229.png?resize=300,229;300;229,medium;https://i2.wp.com/onc.oregonnordicclub.org/wp-content/uploads/Tour4Heart-300x229.png?resize=300,229;300;229,large;https://i2.wp.com/onc.oregonnordicclub.org/wp-content/uploads/Tour4Heart-300x229.png?resize=300,229;300;229,full;https://i2.wp.com/onc.oregonnordicclub.org/wp-content/uploads/Tour4Heart-300x229.png?resize=300,229;300;229$251ai1ec-6457@new.onc.org20180222T064210ZBlue Mtn,Central Oregon,Columbia Gorge,Day,Eagle Cap,Edelweiss,Klamath Basin,Meeting,Ochoco,ONC,Pine Valley,Portland,Southern Oregon,Strawberry,Tilly Jane,WillametteSkip Tschanz; 541-296-4837; skipandjan@charter.netThere will be an ONC State Board meeting beginning at 9:00 AM on Sunday, March 20th in the Ponderosa Room of the Ponderosa Inn, 500 Highway 20 W, Sisters, OR. Everyone is invited to attend.
To join the free conference call, go to: 712 770 4010 Access code 54326120170319T090000+44.296241;-121.559472Ponderosa Room of the Ponderosa Inn @ 500 US-20, Sisters, OR 97759, USA0ONC State Board Meetingfreethumbnail;http://onc.oregonnordicclub.org/wp-content/uploads/Images;150;150,medium;http://onc.oregonnordicclub.org/wp-content/uploads/Images;150;150,large;http://onc.oregonnordicclub.org/wp-content/uploads/Images;150;150,full;http://onc.oregonnordicclub.org/wp-content/uploads/Images;150;1501